Arfeuillea arborescens Plant Care

Arfeuillea arborescens (Arfeuillea arborescens) belongs to the Sapindaceae family within the Arfeuillea genus. Arfeuillea arborescens is native to Laos and Thailand.

Arfeuillea arborescens displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Arfeuillea arborescens produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Arfeuillea arborescens every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Arfeuillea arborescens thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Arfeuillea arborescens tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Arfeuillea arborescens prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Arfeuillea arborescens to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Arfeuillea arborescens every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Arfeuillea arborescens is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Arfeuillea arborescens can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Arfeuillea arborescens while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Arfeuillea arborescens is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Arfeuillea arborescens can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Arfeuillea arborescens is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Arfeuillea arborescens grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Arfeuillea arborescens is native to Laos and Thailand. In cooler regions, grow Arfeuillea arborescens as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.